Can closely fought polls be poor advisers?
Candidates lose their common sense and opt for personal attacks and mudslinging to distance themselves from their opponents. And did the accusation of sexual harassment destroy Cotrim's candidature?
Presidential election: Ventura accuses Montenegro of wanting a 'puppet' in Belém
André Ventura says Luís Montenegro was wrong to have gone on the campaign trail to support Marques Mendes.
The 'desperate' attacked the 'lobbyist' in the latest showdown
Gouveia e Melo accused Mendes of being a 'lobbyist' who 'protects the rich'. Mendes asked for examples and accused his opponent of being 'desperate' over the polls and of being a 'new Ventura'.
Presidential race: Marques Mendes called an admiral 'desperate' in attack accusing his rival of 'lobbies'
In the presidential campaign, Marques Mendes labelled an admiral 'desperate' while launching an attack that accused his rival of ties to lobbying groups.
